Carney wird nicht sagen, ob es nach dem Abschluss von Verträgen mit Modi eine indische Einmischung in Kanada gibt

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Prime Minister Mark Carney wouldn’t take a stand Wednesday on whether he thinks Indian agents are actively interfering in Canada’s affairs, saying there’s an ongoing criminal matter related to the murder of a B.C. Sikh man and he doesn’t want to prejudice the outcome of that case.

Speaking to reporters at a news conference in Sydney, Australia — where he is working to expand economic and defence ties with the Commonwealth ally — Carney distanced himself from a government official who told reporters last week during a pre-trip background briefing that Indian interference activity in Canada is „not continuing.“

„If we believed that the government of India was actively interfering in any democratic process, we probably would not be taking this trip,“ said the senior government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

That statement, among others from that briefing, prompted outrage among Sikhs and other Indo-Canadians who allege that criminal entities with ties to India have targeted them with extortion and violence. Vancouver Police warned one B.C. activist just days ago that his life could be in danger.

Carney said „I would not use those words,“ when asked if he agreed with the official’s assessment that Indian meddling is over. Carney said there will be no „consequences“ for that official.

But, Carney said he directly discussed the issues with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their recent visit. Canada’s approach is one of „vigilance and engagement,“ he said.

„I will tell you that there is progress on these issues,“ he said. „We will not tolerate foreign interference or transnational repression, by anyone — and I stress by anyone.“

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He was clearly saying there was without saying it, mentioning that other countries were also doing it (US, China, Russia, the list is probably as long as we want it to be). Not much more that he can say without throwing the baby with the bathwater so to speak

When it comes to geo politics there are no permanent friends or enemies, just self interests

Carney didn’t answer a difficult question from the press with a straight answer as a politician?

Colour me surprised.

It’s been interesting to watch this story. It’s like the mask is finally starting to crack on who this guy actually is

Cowardly. However, I get it, big potential business and trade there. The IDU’s favourite banker is never going to rock the boat.

I’d hope that he’s a bit more firm in private, and any intelligence and police reports are taken seriously.

This will hurt his and the Liberals with Sikh voters, and anyone who takes foreign interference seriously.

And I hope that they’ll be pressured once they return from their trip.

I personally want less trade with India. I love my roots, but India is horribly corrupt and treats workers like crap, I don’t want more Tata here.

I’m a British Sikh, and we’ve had known interference since the early 80s, there is no doubt that they’ve been doing this in Canada (where I live now) & the US for decades.

We’ve had family and friends who vanished 20-40 years ago and there were witnesses saying they were abducted by the police.

Holy fuck did anyone actually watch the press conference? This title is insanely misleading.